U.N. vote recognizes state of Palestine

November 29, 2012 |Chron.com staff

Scenes from Thursday as the United Nations, above the objections of the U.S., voted overwhelmingly to recognize a Palestinian state, a long-sought victory for the Palestinians.

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Susan Rice, left, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, sits with members of the U.S. delegation ahead of the vote in New York City. Rice was critical of the vote, saying, "Today’s unfortunate and counterproductive resolution places further
obstacles in the path peace.”

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Susan Rice, left, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, sits with members of the U.S. delegation ahead of the vote in New York City. Rice was critical of the vote, saying, "Today’s unfortunate and counterproductive resolution places further
obstacles in the path peace.”